Inquiry probes social inclusion for Victorians with a disability

A parliamentary committee is holding an inquiry into social inclusion for Victorians with a disability.

The Family and Community Development Committee will investigate how Victorians with a disability participate in society economically, socially and civilly.

One focus of the inquiry will be to define what social inclusion means for Victorians with a disability.

It will look at the nature and scale of exclusion, and recommend ways to increase social inclusion.

The inquiry will also cover examples of good practice shown by local government and community organisations and look at whether State Government services and initiatives have helped improve inclusion and participation.

Public submissions to the inquiry are open until the end of February and can be lodged through the committee's website.